Goodenia lanata

Trailing Goodenia

Trailing herb, rooting at nodes. Silver-grey hairs on stems.

FamilyGoodeniaceae
StoreyLower storey
SizeProstrate x 0.5-1.5 m
Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
LeavesDowny dark green egg-shaped leaves, broader towards tip, basal leaves 1-8 cm x 5-20 mm, margins toothed, base tapering, stem leaves smaller.
Flower colourYellow
Flowering timeOctober to December
FlowersSingle flowers on long jointed stalks, in leaf axils, sometimes terminal sprays.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatNo
Growing conditionsWell drained soils in forests and heathy woodlands. Full sun to semi shade.
Garden useAttractive trailing plant for rockeries, containers, hanging baskets. Plant under established trees. Tolerates dry periods once established. Does not form a dense mat.
Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
Related speciesGoodenia blackiana is recorded from McMahon's Creek area. It is a trailing prostrate herb, rooting at the nodes. Stems are downy, leaf undersurfaces densely covered in white cottony hairs, margins toothed. Single yellow flowers on long stalks, August to January. Grows on well drained soils in open forest or woodland locally.